The Dallas Cowboys have officially named Brian Schottenheimer as their new head coach, marking a significant change for the storied franchise. The announcement, made on Friday, follows the departure of former coach Mike McCarthy, who parted ways with the team earlier this month after five seasons.

Schottenheimer, who has been the Cowboys' offensive coordinator for the past two years, becomes the 10th head coach in the history of the team. The decision is somewhat surprising, as Schottenheimer had not been widely recognized as a leading candidate for the position. However, his familiarity with the team, particularly his close work with quarterback Dak Prescott, likely played a crucial role in his promotion.

Jerry Jones, the Cowboys' owner, highlighted Schottenheimer's transition from being known as a "career assistant" to the authority figure leading "America’s Team." During his tenure as offensive coordinator, Schottenheimer played a significant role in defining the Cowboys' offensive strategies, despite not having any head coaching experience.

With an NFL coaching career spanning 25 years and multiple positions across various franchises, Schottenheimer is the son of the late legendary coach Marty Schottenheimer. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the role, although he had not previously called plays while under Mike McCarthy’s regime.

Jones conducted a brief search for candidates, during which Schottenheimer was the primary focus, and other potential applicants like Kellen Moore and Robert Saleh were considered.

The Cowboys have faced challenges in recent years, struggling to advance past the divisional rounds in the playoffs. With new leadership, the franchise is looking to reinvigorate its success and compete for championships once again. A press conference to introduce Schottenheimer as head coach is scheduled for Monday.

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